Inferno Metal Festival
Oslo
31 Mar - 3 Apr, 2010

The best in Norwegian metal can be heard across locations in Oslo during the Inferno Metal Festival. Come jam with these extreme musical greats!

Saint Hallvard’s Feast
Oslo
May 2010

Saint Hallvard’s Feast is dedicated to the memory of the patron saint of Oslo, Saint Hallvard. The festivities begin at 4:24 in the afternoon to signify the year the city was burned. Saint Hallvard is commemorated with speeches by the Bishop and Mayor of Oslo, a Gregorian vesper and guided tours. As Norwegians celebrate few Norwegian Saints, this ceremony is cherished, quiet and dignified.

Spitsbergen Island
Spitsbergen
1 Jun - 31 Aug, 2010

The summer season allows for some of the best wildlife observation in Norway. Here, only 600 miles from the North Pole, you can see a plethora of summer nesting birds as well as polar bears, walruses, and reindeer.

Færderseilasen
Oslo
Jun 2010

This annual regatta is held overnight and is one of the largest and most unique in the world. Each year, over one thousand boats race from Oslo’s harbor to Færder Lighthouse and back into Horten Harbor. A bountiful feast is enjoyed at the conclusion of the race.

Etne Market Days
Etne
Aug 2010

Over 40,000 people enjoy Etne Market Days each year. The events range from traditional handicraft and animal shows to large art exhibitions and scythe mowing competitions. There is also a variety of concerts and entertainment saturating the city’s streets.

The Nobel Peace Prize Awards
Oslo
10 Dec 2010

At the request of Alfred Nobel, the Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo each year by the Norwegian Parliament. This is a very special event for those that have contributed to the well-being of mankind.